St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School

St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School is the only public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in the data set, with a total enrollment of 227 students. Despite higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York middle schools over the past three years and has significantly underperformed the statewide averages on state assessments and Regents exams.

The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the statewide averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 12.12% to 56.99% in English Language Arts and 17.14% to 49.02% in Math across different grade levels and years. On Regents exams, the school's proficiency rates are also significantly below the statewide averages, with 13.58% in Earth Science and 25% in U.S. History and Government.

The data suggests that the school's challenges may be related to factors beyond just resource allocation, such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 96.92% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Targeted interventions and support focused on improving instructional quality, supporting student learning, and addressing the unique needs of the school's student population may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements in student outcomes at St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School.